Relying on Widal test alone could lead to over diagnosis of typhoid fever: Findings from a records review of febrile patients at Damphu Hospital, Bhutan, 2011-2012
Introduction: The Widal test is widely used in hospitals in Bhutan for diagnosis of typhoid fever. The right test with high sensitivity and specificity supplements clinical judgement and contributes to correct diagnosis of disease. This study focuses on the contribution of the Widal test in the dia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Bhutan Health Journal |
| Online Access: | https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/58 |